Why in Genesis was the tree of knowledge of good and evil forbidden? It bore fruit and wouldn't that posess the same qualities? Knowledge of good and evil? So the original intention was that man is supposed to follow and not have knowledge?
2007-07-30 19:20:02 · 13 answers · asked by Moonlit Hemlock 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Please without saying "Because God said so."
2007-07-30 19:22:16 · update #1
The symbolism or take home message is this:
OBEY ME AND DON'T QUESTION ME SUCKAS
Sincerely, God.
But seriously, the tree was forbidden because the whole thing was a scam. God forbid it knowing full well that A+E did not know right from wrong, so they didn't know that disobeying an order was wrong. Then when they eat the fruit, God yells at them and punishes them, which is what God planned on doing all along.
2007-07-30 19:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
God created the Garden without sin and everything was "good", however he had one rule, do not eat from this tree. When Adam and Eve ate from the tree he broke God's law and so committed "evil" which until this point they had no idea about. Once they say "good" in contrast to "evil" they gained knowledge of the difference, so the tree was the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil because it defined the terms. Good being whatever is right with God and evil being whatever is not right with God.
2007-07-31 02:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by mrglass08 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In the garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were given two commandments. Multiply and replenish the earth (have children), and not partake of the tree of knowledge of good and evil (sexual intercourse). Eve knowing they could not possibly keep both commandments chose to keep the greater commandment and make life possible for all men.
Many people think bad of her for this choice, but we would not exist without her and Adams sacrifice.
2007-07-31 02:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by zaeseer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is true enough but it is my understanding as well that even if they did not understand as you put good and evil. Before asking what the meaning of the text is, we should ask how the text intends to communicate this meaning to us.
Hebrew narrative is sparse in its use of words. Every word is chosen carefully to convey the intended meaning. it engages not only theology, but also philosophy, science, sociology, anthropology, and more in a form that is thoroughly artistic.
If God didn't want humans to revolt against him, why did he put the second tree in the garden? Because right at the heart of what it means to be human is to have the freedom to choose.Since we choose freely, we are fully responsible for the choices we make.We are made in God’s image—and the God of the Bible is a God who chooses.
They were young in spirit and in the "Garden of Eden" which was a place of spiritual growth. One day this tree was placed in their garden. God let them know it was there. God told them they would die. But I do not belive it was in the literal since. It was to die as innocent as a child and becoming a spiritual adult. They were told they would no longer live in Eden.
They made their own choice. God was waiting for that moment. You honestly think he didn't think they would eat from the tree. He knew they would it was a matter of time.
When that day came he talked to them just as a Father would talk to his child. It was hard to watch your children grow up before your eyes. When they grew into the full likeness of God. God told them what would be in store for them on the next journey. The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever." 23 So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken. 24 After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side [e] of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.
Genisis 3:21-24
Then they had children of their own. To grow and teach to become into his own. To make choices good or bad. It is the price of having a child. To know that someday they will start to make their own choices. Good or bad you will still love, and share with them. Just like God did with them.
I hope this helps shine the light on this for some.ooh eep sorry for the long read.
As always,
Seek,Discover,Love
2007-07-31 02:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two trees in the garden. These two trees have more than a literal meaning. We are told that The tree of knowledge of good and evil is forbidden.
The day Adam eats of it he will surely die.
The tree of life is also in the midst of the garden if they eat of it they will live forever.
These two trees are obviously more than trees.
What is the knowledge of good and evil?
Where could a man gain knowledge of good and evil?
We get our knowledge of good and evil from God.
The law that God sent down to Moses is the knowledge of good and evil.
Why would God's righteous law kill man?
Because man could not live up to God's righteousness.
It is also the reason there was a tree in the midst of the garden called the tree of life.
This is God's mercy. Salvation through Jesus Christ.
This story Moses tells is of he two natures of God his righteousness and his mercy.
It is the story of man and his fall from God's glory and God's plan of salvation.
2007-07-31 02:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by djmantx 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
that tree was the work of the devil... God personally told adam not to eat the fruit from that particular tree.. IF he has obeyed God then the whole course of mankind would be changed. man IS supposed to follow God and conform to him and do his will... and man was supposed to have the KNOWLEDGE to choose.. either to fall for temptation OR do what God says. obviously, he fell for satan.
2007-07-31 02:27:49 · answer #6 · answered by aznflipgurl808 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It was a test of obedience. What does a person need knowledge for if you have everything? This may seem cliche' but, ignorance is bliss. All God wanted was that his two humans love and honor without question. The serpent tempted them and they doubted God's word, and disobeyed.
2007-07-31 02:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by dragonflykagerou84 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The knowledge was sex and sex will bare fruit meaning children. That why in the bible is says be fruitful and multiple. More sin has been committed by carnal lust and is considered evil.
2007-07-31 02:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well my view anyway is this.
the tree didn't ACTUALLY do anything.
but the EXPERIENCE of defiance, allows you to realize the capacity for free will.
like a toddler that figures out they can say "no", even if they can't practically enforce their will, they can chose to defy what they are told.
until one realizes that they are capable of chosing in contradiction to what they are told, they wouldn't really have free will. or at least, they wouldn't realize what it means that they did.
so the mere ACT of defiance, is what allowed realization of the ability to chose contrary to what you are supposed to do, and thusly realize the distinction between "good" and "evil".
2007-07-31 02:26:33 · answer #9 · answered by RW 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Can one interpret the thoughts and intent of the almighty?
Who knows him that well?
Do you?
Psalms 50.
2007-07-31 02:32:36 · answer #10 · answered by God is love. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋